How to Make the Date for a Wedding
There are 365 days in the year, and if you're getting married, you have to pick one. A number of concerns are involved in choosing a wedding date, which must fall on a day that is seasonally, socially and logistically feasible. You must balance your desires with those of your guests.
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Set the date far enough in advance that you'll be able to book the location of your choice, for both the ceremony as well as the reception. If you've already settled on a location, call the ceremony venue (such as the church) and reception hall ahead and reserve a date before making that date official.
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Plan around the seasonal changes in weather, if all or part of the event is to be held out of doors. Even if you're having an indoor wedding, you may want to avoid a winter date, as snow and ice could potentially disrupt the event. Also consider attire; if you plan on wearing a strapless dress, for example, you may prefer to get married during the warmer months.
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Coordinate the date of your wedding with honeymoon plans.
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Set the date about 10 to 12 months after the engagement. While this is not a hard-and-fast rule, it should afford you enough time to go through premarital counseling (if desired), book venues and organize the myriad details involved in a wedding.
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